NDE/NDT & INSPECTIONS

Industries Served

Refining

Chemic al

Power Gener ation

Pulp and Paper

Pipelines

Steel

Aerospace/Automotive

Government

Water and Was te water

Team Inspection Services

T eam, the largest NDE/NDT and inspection company in North America,

provides complete inspection and testing services for industries
worldwide. With more than 1,000 trained, certif ied technicians and
inspectors, Team can safely and reliably meet any inspection requirement
or industry standard on a 24/7/365 basis.
Team’s professional inspections validate the integrity of your
materials and process components, and can detect def iciencies prior to
failure. These inspections help you ensure quality, safety and productivity
in your critical components, equipment and processes. Team’s accurate
inspection services also help you minimize both scheduled and unsched-
uled downtime, and will help you make better budgetary and management
decisions.

Why Team?
From simple to highly complex inspections, Team has the training,
experience, technology and know-how to deliver high quality inspection
and testing services anytime, anywhere.

• Single supplier, single point of contact worldwide

• Company-wide commitment to safety
• Trained and certif ied inspectors
• Complete range of inspection services
• Advanced testing methods and techniques
• Engineering, manufacturing and technical support

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 Inspection Methods/Techniques
A Team technician prepares for a conventional radiography inspection.
Team technician conducts eddy current testing of an exchanger.
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Liquid Penetrant (LP) Inspection
Team utilizes LP inspection to detect defects that
are open to the surface in all types of nonporous
materials. In castings and forgings, these may be
cracks or leaks in new products or fatigue cracks in
in-service components. Testing is performed using
visible red dyes under visible light conditions or
f luorescent dyes under ultraviolet light. Evaluation
and classif ication of material is based on Code or
customer requirements.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Team’s MT detects surface and near-surface
imperfections such as cracks, seams and laps in
ferromagnetic materials, and is used to assess
location, size, shape and extent of these imperfec-
tions. When the test object is magnetized, f laws
perpendicular to the magnetic f ield direction cause
f lux leakage. Magnetic particles applied to the surface
are held at the location of the imperfection by f lux
leakage.
Electromagnetic Testing
Electromagnetic testing applies to a family of test
methods that uses magnetism and electricity to detect
or measure cracks, f laws, corrosion or heat damage
in conductive materials. Magnetic properties and
geometric analysis are used to determine the best
technique to identif y defects. Electromagnetic testing
methods include:
Eddy Current Testing (ET) – Team’s standard Eddy
Current testing is ideal for nonferrous materials such
as heat exchanger tubes, condensers, boilers, tubing
and aircraft surfaces. Team’s ET uses electromagnetic
induction to detect f laws in conductive materials,
displaying the presence of very small cracks, pits,
dents and general thinning.
Remote Field Testing (RFT) – Team’s RFT is utilized
to inspect ferromagnetic tubing. Extremely sensitive
to wall thickness variation with near equal sensitivity
to inside and outside surfaces, RFT does not have the
“skin effect” diff iculties that conventional eddy
currents have when inspecting ferromagnetic
materials.
 Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) – Team’s MFL inspection
is an ideal way to inspect large ferromagnetic steel
surfaces such as storage tank f loors. When a magnetic
f ield is passed through the steel, f lux leakage caused
by pitting and corrosion on the underside of the f loor
is detected by MFL sensors in the scanning unit and
displayed for the operator. MFL is also used on
ferromagnetic heat exchanger tubing and process
piping as a screening technique for wall loss.

Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) –

ACFM provides depth information of cracks up to
one inch deep, and may be used on coated surfaces.
Team’s ACFM testing equipment establishes a locally
uniform current in the test object and measures the
magnetic f lux density above the surface. Discontinui-
ties cause changes in the current, and thus, the
magnetic f ield.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

UT uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to detect
surface breaking and internal imperfections, measure
material thickness and determine acceptance or
rejection of a test object based on a reference code
or standard. Team’s UT techniques provide instant
results, and are sensitive to both surface and subsur-
face discontinuities throughout the material. UT is
capable of detecting imperfections throughout the
entire material thickness, and may be used with access
A circuit breaker is prepared for a digital radiography inspection by a Team technician.
to only one surface. Team offers the following UT
techniques:

Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) – Team’s UTT

measures remaining wall thickness on piping, pressure
vessels, storage tanks and other materials, and can
be used to scan bolts, shafts and raw materials for
imperfections. A straight beam is directed at the test
piece and, utilizing the round trip time for the ultra-
sonic energy, the distance to the f law is displayed in
thousandths of an inch. On UT units with A-scan, the
display will show multiple f laws at different depths.

Shear Wave UT (A-Scan) – Team’s shear wave UT or

A-scan testing transmits an ultrasonic wave at a
predetermined angle into the test material. Surfaces
normal to the beam path and cornertraps ref lect the
wave energy back to the transducer. The display shows
the distance the wave traveled to the imperfection and
the relative strength of the energy.
An ultrasonic inspection of a shaft by a Team technician.

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 Inspection Methods/Techniques
Remotely operated crawler set up for AUT of pipe weld.
Remotely Operated Tank Crawlers
Team’s AMAC-1000 is a rugged, versatile,
magnetically attached, remotely operated
crawler designed to serve as a platform for
various types of probes and attachments used
in the inspection of tanks, pressure vessels,
spheres and piping. The AMAC-1000 combines
with various inspection hardware and software
for automated data collection. The unique
design of the AMAC-1000 allows it to navigate
on most surface conf igurations without time-
consuming adjustments. The suspension is fully
independent, allowing it to easily traverse
welds, junctions and other obstructions. The
large 2.5-inch diameter wheels are stainless
steel encased Neodymium
magnets providing over
250 pounds of force. The
wheels can be staggered to
ease in crossing weld lines
or they can be aligned for
special applications.
Scrapers are mounted over
each wheel to cope with
excessive buildup. Team’s tank crawler.
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B-Scan – Team’s B-scan is useful for corrosion analy-
sis or locating laminations and inclusions in new
rolled materials. Real-time imaging displays a prof ile
of the test material along the scan path. Images can
be stored for later review.
C-Scan – Team’s C-scan can be used to determine
corrosion rates and code calculations. The inspection
is done in an immersion tank or with a tank crawler,
and data is displayed on a plane view utilizing a color
system to indicate various material thicknesses.
Internal Rotating Inspection System (IRIS) – Team’s
IRIS inspection detects defects and measures wall loss
of both ferrous and nonferrous tubing. It provides
information about the geometry of the defect while
accurately measuring local defects and wall loss on
both the inside and the outside of a tube. Defects
under support plates are easily detected and quanti-
f ied as well. Computerized reporting and tube sheet
mapping are available.
Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) – Ideal for inspect-
ing and sizing defects in welds, TOFD uses two angled
probes (one on each side of the weld) to transmit
sound waves into the test material at angles specif ic
to its thickness. Discontinuities are shown as breaks
in the waves or as additional waves between mode
lines. TOFD is normally utilized in conjunction with
Phased Array UT.
Phased Array UT (PA) – PA provides sharper detection
capability for off-angle cracks, and is capable of
displaying multiple presentations simultaneously. PA
applies computer-controlled excitation to individual
elements in a multi-element probe. By varying the
timing of the excitation, the sound beam can be swept
through a range of angles. The shape of the beam may
also be modif ied to a specif ic focal distance or spot.
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Team’s Positive Material Identif ication (PMI)
quickly and accurately identif ies the composition of
more than 100 different engineering alloys onsite.
Team can perform PMI on virtually any size or shape
of pipe, plate, weld, welding materials, machined
parts or castings.
Team performs both x-ray f luorescence (XRF) and
Spark Emission Spectrography (SES), two methods of
 conducting a PMI examination. Both methods ensure
compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM)
requirements.

Radiographic Testing (RT)

Team utilizes RT to detect discontinuities in ferrous
and nonferrous castings, welds or forgings using X-ray
or gamma ray radiation. RT reveals both external and
internal defects, internal assembly details and
changes in thickness.
Team’s licensed technicians meet all state and
federal radiography regulations.

Remote Viewing and Video Inspection (RVI)

Team’s highly trained inspectors employ robotics,
f iber optic cameras, borescopes and other instrumen-
tation and recording systems to conduct RVI on
equipment such as piping systems, vessels, turbines,
boilers and heat exchangers. Data can be recorded
onto VHS tape, CD or DVD for viewing and storage.

Visual Inspection (VT)

Team uses the Visual Inspection process on struc-
tures, mechanical and electrical components, welds,
piping and other hardware. VT visually checks areas to
verif y that they meet the applicable code or standard.
Inspection may include magnif ication, remote optical
A digital radiography image of a pipe bend shows the
wall thickness.
viewing devices and additional measurement tools.

Full-Service, High-Volume Labs

Team’s state-of-the-art inspection facilities provide unparalleled
turnaround time and production quantities for industries like
aerospace, defense, automotive and nuclear. Team laboratories,
located throughout North America provide customers fast,
accurate, NDE/NDT inspection and reporting. For example,
Team’s 33,000 sq. ft. Cincinnati, Ohio facility houses the latest
inspection equipment, is staffed by more than 30 experienced
technicians and is ISO 9001:2000/AS9200 and NADCAP ap-
proved. The facility offers the following specialized lab services:

Chemical Processing Metallurgical Services

Blue etch anodization Replications
Pre-penetrant alkaline cleaning Hardness testing
Passivation chemical etching Failure analysis
Chemical analysis
Tensile tests
Procedure qualification
Team technicians utilize immersion ultrasound tanks to examine aircraft
parts. Nonconforming products are segregated, marked and tagged. Microstructure evaluations

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 Advanced Technologies

T
echnology continues to play a major role in
the development of NDE/NDT and inspection
services. Advancing technologies are making
inspections faster, safer and more accurate. These
technologies include:

Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)

Originally developed for inspection of fatigue
cracking, ACFM is an advanced technique for
detecting surface cracks and pinpointing the location,
length and depth of the defect. This rapid, one-pass
ET method does not require extensive cleaning of the
work piece or electrical contact.
Unlike Dye Penetrant (PT) and Magnetic Particle
Testing (MT), ACFM works through paint and coatings
and in a wide range of temperatures. Applications
include painted or coated piping, process vessels,
Team’s state-of-the-art computed radiography can inspect SF6-filled circuit breakers for pitting,
structural frameworks, bridges, cranes, axles and ship
arching of contacts, wear on Teflon nozzles, broken resistor switches, spring position, snap rings hulls. Results are automatically recorded and accepted
or other internal problems without circuit breaker disassembly. by certif ication authorities.

Computed Radiography (CRT)

Nearly everything that can be done with conven-
tional f ilm-based radiography can be done better,
faster and more accurately with Team’s advanced
Computed Radiography system. CRT produces digital
images on reusable phosphorous plates with lower
exposure requirements. This process translates to
smaller exclusionary zones and decreased exposure
times in your facilities. The original archived image
cannot be altered, thus maintaining the integrity of
the raw data. Without altering the archived image, the
electronic image-viewing software can be sharpened,
f iltered and zoomed for analysis by the technician or
customer to enhance evaluation.
Digital images can be e-mailed or posted on the
Web, allowing others to aid in analysis or report
results. Viewing software also allows for digital
Technician reviews inspected parts for defects. annotation and measurement using a mouse and/or
keyboard instead of grease pencil or overlays.
CRT uses the same radiation producing devices.
CRT requires no f ilm, which means there is no need
to buy or dispose of chemicals.

Team technician preparing pipe for digital

radiography inspection.
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 Long-Range Guided Ultrasonics (GUL
Wavemaker®)
Team offers the latest in piping integrity testing
with GUL Wavemaker ® Long-Range Guided Ultrasonics.
These highly accurate systems use low frequency
guided sound waves to detect corrosion and erosion
in pipelines and process piping. Unlike other systems,
GUL Wavemaker is ideal for diff icult-to-access
locations, including sleeved road crossings, wall
penetrations, pipe racks and pipe under insulation.
Using this advanced technology, Team can test
pipe lengths up to 260 feet (in each direction) from
a single point depending on pipe condition, type and
New Wavemaker G3 Pipe Screening System
conf iguration. Pipe from 2 to 36 inches in diameter can
be tested with the same portable system. The system
examines the internal and external surfaces of the full
Sleeve with weather seal
removed to show corrosion
circumference of the pipe. GUL is an excellent tool to
identif y corrosion, erosion and other discontinuities.

Phased Array
Phased Array reduces time and costs by quickly
providing the precise location and size of a weld
defect. Team technicians can produce accurate,
detailed cross-sectional images of welds and other
internal features at fast inspection speeds with Phased
Array. Flaws or defects are measured accurately and
marked for repair immediately following examination.

Ultrasonic Detection of Wet Hydrogen Damage

Wet hydrogen damage leads to blistering and often
causes Stress Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking
Severely corroded (SOHIC). Team can test welds and base materials
pipe section for this damage using an ultrasonic technique that
includes both compression and shear wave ultrasonics.

Computers with Phased Array screen shot of weld defect with weld overlay

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The Company’s Code of Ethical Conduct can be accessed

on our Internet web site at www.teamindustrialservices.com.

This Code encompasses our Core Values, which are:

• Safety First in everything we do.

• Integrity means doing the right thing.

• Service Leadership throughout the Company.

• Innovation supports continuous growth and improvement.

• Pride and Respect for ourselves and our Company.

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Phone: 800 -662-8326
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